Practice MCQs Questions on Irrigation Water Management for Agronomy NET+ARS(P)+STO Exam 2021-22

MCQ 1.

Who laid the foundation for modern irrigation engineering in India?

a. Sir Proby Cauthy
b. Sir Arthur Cotton
c. Sir Thomas
d. Both a and b

MCQ 2.

First irrigation commission in India was appointed during

a. 1901
b. 1950
c. 1951
d. 1980

MCQ 3.

The total amount of precipitation in India accounts for

a. 400 mha m
b. 328 mha m
c. 450 mha m
d. 300 mha m

MCQ 4.

Letter drainage helps crop growth most due to ...........

a. Better aeration of the soil
b. Better mineralisation of manures and fertilizers
c. Better root growth
d. Better availability of nutrients

MCQ 5.

One cusec of water is equivalent to ............. litres of water:

a. 102800
b. 28.31
c. 103
d. 102.79

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Answer Keys:

ANS.: 1. d. Both a and b

ANS.: 2. a. 1901

ANS.: 3. a. 400 mha m

ANS.: 4. c. Better root growth

ANS.: 5. b. 28.31

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